Rita (Noah) Samara

Rita M. (Noah) Samara, 97, a longtime resident of Worcester and the Lake Quinsigamond neighborhood, passed away surrounded by the family she cherished, Wednesday, July 16th 2025 at home. Rita is reunited in heaven with the “Love of her life” and husband of 67 years Albert J. “Chic” Samara, who passed away on Rita’s birthday, September 2, of 2017

A period of calling hours will be held, Monday, July 21st from 10 am to 10:45 am in St. Anne’s Church, 130 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury with her funeral mass to begin at 11:00 am. Burial alongside her love Chic, will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery, Worcester. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements once more. Memorial contributions in memory of Rita, can be made to the Notre Dame Hospice, 550 Plantation St. Worcester. To share your thoughts and memories of Rita, please visit her personal guestbook at www.mercadantefuneral.com (a complete obituary is being prepared)